WADE RATHKE is the founder of ACORN, Chief Organizer at ACORN International, and Author of "Nuts & Bolts", "Citizen Wealth", "Global Grassroots", and "The Battle for the 9th Ward".
April 21, 2021 New Orleans The Minneapolis trial of former policeman Derek Chauvin, whose more than nine-minute chokehold killed George Floyd, was a classic case where the jury was confronted by the prosecutor with a version of the famous Richard Pryor line: “Who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes?” …
April 20, 2021 New Orleans I’m not sure that there has ever been a day in America when people could say, “Let Newark lead the way!” If there was, it was a long, long time ago, maybe in the 19th century, but let bygones be bygones and raise a cheer for Newark right now …
April 19, 2021 New Orleans There’s an old saying: sometimes it’s better to be lucky, than good. I’m not saying that President Biden is no good, but without a doubt he’s also been blessed with good fortune recently. The love affair from the press and others won’t last, but …